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To our university community, We would like to share an important update with you regarding the University of Michigan’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. As of today, the following revisions to the vaccination policy are in effect: The existing COVID-19 vaccination requirement has been revised to apply only to UM-Ann Arbor students living in Michigan Housing. The…

Dear students, It is impossible to address all of you without acknowledging the pain, fear and uncertainty many of you have experienced and may continue to experience following the terrible tragedy at Michigan State University. You have heard this many times but I will repeat it: the U-M community is here for you. CAPS continues…

Dear students, As I shared last week, our semester is off to a strong start with many indications that COVID-19 and other illnesses, while still present, remain manageable. You have heard this a million times but it bears repeating: stay up to date on your vaccinations, stay home when sick, and follow good prevention practices, including…

To All Members of the Campus Community: I hope your winter semester is going well so far. As Dr. Maybank reminded us during Monday’s MLK Symposium, proximity is a privilege. The last few months drive that point home. After years of pandemic life, returning to a more normal campus experience this fall was a meaningful…

To All Members of the Campus Community:  As we near the end of 2022, I want to thank all of you for your dedication in making this fall so successful. While the challenges of COVID-19 and other illnesses continue, we have come a long way from the difficult days of the recent past. One key…

To All Members of the Campus Community: This notice of an observed increase in adenovirus activity follows messaging last week about community transmission of all types of respiratory illnesses, and includes reminders about how to remain vigilant and protect yourself, your friends and your family, in advance of the upcoming Thanksgiving break. Severe illness with…

Dear Ann Arbor Campus Community: Around the country, rates of respiratory illnesses are on the rise this fall. COVID-19, seasonal influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), adenovirus and many other respiratory viruses that could disrupt your daily activities share similar symptoms, such as a cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, fever, or fatigue. Currently, pediatric emergency departments and hospitals in…

Ann Arbor Campus Students, Faculty and Staff: As the fall semester gets underway, campus is buzzing with excitement and interactions through orientation activities and social gatherings—activities that contribute to a rewarding Michigan experience for students. The CDC risk level for Washtenaw County is currently “Medium,” and not surprisingly, with the repopulation of campus, we are…